Laurus Viognier
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Mild Thai curries, grilled scallops, fresh goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Laurus' range by Gabriel Meffre takes its name from the Latin word for laurel, a classical symbol of triumph and distinction that pays homage to the Roman heritage deeply rooted in the southern French landscape. For this Viognier, grapes are selected from choice vineyard parcels within the Pays d'Oc, where clay-limestone soils and Mediterranean sunshine allow the notoriously finicky variety to achieve optimal ripeness. In keeping with the Laurus philosophy of structure and refinement, a portion of the cuvée undergoes fermentation and aging in custom-designed oak demi-muids. This careful wood contact imparts a creamy texture and delicate spicy complexity, beautifully balancing the grape's natural exuberance without overshadowing its signature fresh profile.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1936 by Gabriel Meffre and his wife Juliette in the historic village of Gigondas, Gabriel Meffre has grown into one of the Southern Rhône Valley's benchmark wineries and négociant-éleveurs. Spanning renowned appellations across the Rhône, Provence, and Pays d'Oc, the house pairs time-honoured regional traditions with modern precision and an unwavering commitment to sustainable viticulture. The estate is celebrated for producing elegant, terroir-driven red, white, and rosé wines, headlined by its prestigious Laurus cuvées which highlight classic varieties like Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Viognier through meticulous plot selection and bespoke oak aging.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Viognier
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-13.5%